October 14, 2018 • 9 mins
Katie Bishop made the journey from Atlanta, IL (Logan County) to speak with Jim Lewis about PrairiErth Farm as part our Specialty Crop Podcast Series. Listen as she talks about the farm, it’s history, the role she plays in daily operations, and how PrairiErth Farm is partnering with other local farms through their new Food Hub. Katie manages the diversified vegetable portion of the 350-acre Certified Organic farm with her husband Hans (they took over the vegetable side from Hans’ father almost a decade ago) and together they have built a business that focuses on the importance of sustainably grown food in the local and regional economy and community. Learn how Katie made the transition from life in a cubicle at State Farm to life on PrairiErth Farm, what drives her to be a major player in the local food system, and why PrairiErth is spelled the way it is.
Listen in and maybe you’ll want to make the switch from cubicle to farm as well!
Listen in and maybe you’ll want to make the switch from cubicle to farm as well!
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